Apple Mulling Spice Mix Recipe

1. 1

   Cut doubled layers of cheesecloth into fourteen 5-inch squares.

2. 2

   Have fourteen 10-inch-long pcs plain white string ready.

3. 3

   Put cinnamon sticks and nutmegs in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or possibly a small heavy skillet till broken in small pcs.

4. 4

   Mix with remaining ingredients.

5. 5

   Tie 3 generous tablespoonful in each cheesecloth square.

6. 6

   To mull wine, stir 1/2 c. water and 1/3 c. sugar in a 1-1/2 to 2-qt pan over medium heat till sugar dissolves.

7. 7

   Add in 3-1/4 c. wine and the spice bag.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low, cover and heat very gently till mix is very warm but not boiling, about 20 min.

9. 9

   Throw away spice bag.

10. 10

    To mull cider, just add in spice bag to 8 c. apple cider in a 2-1/2 to 3-qt pan.

11. 11

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 35 min.

12. 12

    Throw away spice bag.

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    (Each spice bag holds sufficient to mull a 750 ml bottle of red wine - about 3-1/4 c. - or possibly a half gallon - 8 c. - apple cider.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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